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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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